Vancouver Opera presents Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love)

  An evening of Love, Laughter & Magic Potion a Review Anita Neufeld Queen Elizabeth Theatre Sunday, January 21, 2018 • 2:00pm matinee Thursday, January 25, 2018 @ 7:30pm Saturday, January 27, 2018 @ 7:30pm   As we experienced a rare break from the relentless rain of late, I was struck again with appreciation for … Read more

BALLET BC ANNOUNCES ROMEO + JULIET FOR ITS 2017/18 SEASON

  Ballet BC continues its dynamic 32nd season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, February 22- 24 with performances from Thursday to Saturday, February 22-24 at 8:00pm and a Saturday matinee on February 24 at 2pm. Under the artistic leadership of Ballet BC Artistic Director Emily Molnar, PROGRAM 2 will be a Ballet BC repertoire first—a … Read more

  The Chan Centre presents Rare Tribute to Legendary South African Ensemble: The Jazz Epistles

  Jazz Epistles Alumnus Abdullah Ibrahim with Prodigious Trumpeter Terence Blanchard Revisits Iconic Catalogue of Apartheid-Era Works The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents The Jazz Epistles: Abdullah Ibrahim with guest Terence Blanchard in a rare tribute concert, February 18 at 7pm in the Chan Shun Concert … Read more

Chinese New Year to feature 12 Girls Band at Orpheum, Feb 19, 2018

  Having just celebrated the beginning of a New Year as the calendar turned over to 2018, we are preparing to celebrate the Celebrate the CHINESE NEW YEAR next month, with a very special concert featuring the 12 Girls Band. 12 Girls Band is a unique Chinese folk music group, inspired by the art of Yue … Read more

TACOFINO HASTINGS TEAMS UP WITH VANCOUVER CRAFT BREWERIES TO HOST SERIES OF BEER DINNERS IN 2018

  List of Notable Breweries Participating in Dinner Series at Hastings Outpost Includes Red Truck, Tofino, Steel & Oak, Strange Fellows, Four Winds and Port Moody Brewers Row   The beloved West Coast phenomenon known as Tacofino will partner with a six-pack of local breweries at its Hastings location (2327 E. Hastings St.) to host … Read more

STARTING LINEUP: BELLS AND WHISTLES LAUNCHES NEW WEEKDAY LUNCH, WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY BRUNCH SERVICES 

  Fraserhood Hotspot Rolls Out Selection of All-New Signature Daytime Menu Items Available For Dine-In, Take-Out Service from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.    Bells and Whistles Executive Chef Alessandro Vianello has bolstered the starting lineup of classic Americana roadside fare on offer at the popular Fraserhood beer hall by adding weekday lunch and weekend and … Read more

THE VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR ITS 8TH SEASON

  With 35 contributing “chocstars” and over 75 flavours to choose from! January 20 – February 14, 2018   The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival returns this month bigger and better than ever. Yet even after 8 seasons it remains a truly local celebration, as no commercial chocolate manufacturers or national coffee chains dominate the program. … Read more

ANCHOR YOURSELF AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM’S 19TH ANNUAL DIVERS’ WEEKEND

  Take your new calendar and boldly highlight the weekend of Jan. 27 and 28. This is your chance for adventure and the opportunity to get a glimpse into a fascinating subject — scuba diving — when Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise initiative, hosts its 19th annual Divers’ Weekend. The much-anticipated event attracts thousands of … Read more

Help animals by baking a difference for BC SPCA’s National Cupcake Day™

  Looking to make a difference in 2018? One simple way to do just that is to get involved in the BC SPCA’s National Cupcake Day. By baking cupcakes and giving them away in exchange for a donation, participants can improve the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected animals in our communities.   National Cupcake … Read more